Dan Taylor on the fine arts scene.

The documentary film “The Russian River: All Rivers,” a close look at the condition of the 110-mile waterway, will screen at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, in Andrews Hall at the Sonoma Commnunity Center. The screening will be followed by an informal discussion with the filmmakers, William Sorenson and Stella [...]

So Pablo Picasso and Albert Einstein, both young and not yet famous, walk into a bar... That is the premise of the Steve Martin play, Picasso at the Lapin Agile. The Experiential Theatre Company will open the show at 8 p.m. Aug. 8 on the Rotary Stage in Andrews Hall [...]

Ceramicist Julia Feld will be the new Artist in Residence at the Sonoma Community Center. Originally from Russia, Feld holds a BFA from San Jose State College and an MFA from the University of Cincinnati, Ohio. The public is invited to meet the artist at a reception at [...]

Sonoma artist Marsha Klein has returned to sculpture after 20 years of painting, and the result is an unusual new show coming this month to the Sonoma Community Center. “Unwrapping” features a series of ceramic sculptures the artist began in 2010, to be shown together in public for [...]

Once again, it’s time to dive into the dumpster in search of inspiration. Artists are sought to create an eco-friendly version of haute couture out of trash for the Sonoma Community Center’s second annual “Trashion Fashion Show.” The event is scheduled for April 21 at the Sonoma Community [...]

A fashion show means impossibly skinny models sporting clothes no one you know could ever afford, right? Not this time. The “Trashion” fashion show features stylish clothing and accessories created by artists and designers from recycled materials and cast-off junk. The event beings at 5 p.m. Saturday, April [...]

Sonoma artist Margaret Hatcher designs costumes from unusual materials, like old shopping bags. It's a choice. She's into recycling. So when word gets out that she's involved in putting on a "Trashion" show, that's of interest. And she's looking for other designers who want to get in on [...]

About this blog

What is art? Whether it’s oil on canvas or actors on stage, dancers on their toes or comedians doing stand-up, Press Democrat staff writer Dan Taylor covers the fine and lively arts in Northern California. Meet the people, go behind the scenes and get ahead on what’s coming up.